H-1B1 Chile Visa Production Supervisor Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Production Supervisor roles is available to Chilean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consulate processing is typically faster than the standard H-1B visa path. Employers filing a Labor Condition Application with DOL can sponsor you directly.
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Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Production Supervisor for our plywood mill in Madison, GA. The production supervisor is responsible for leading a wood products production team to work free/injury-free/incident in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework.
Our Team
The Madison facility produces building-product panels used in residential and light commercial construction. The site values safety, reliability, and a culture of engagement. Madison is a vibrant small town with strong community ties and easy access to regional resources - an attractive location for employees who appreciate a close-knit community and a manufacturing career.
What You Will Do
- As a Shift Supervisor, you must be open and flexible to work any shift. You will lead a team of 20 to 30 members.
- Supervise/coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in all associated work processes affected EHS, compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs.
- Facilitate team development and growth, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution.
- Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards.
- Monitor product quality and provide direction to crew members to maximize efficiency.
- Assist with troubleshooting and solving production issues.
- Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy and non-climate-controlled areas.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Three (3) or more years of leadership experience.
- Willing and able to work any assigned shift schedule, which may include day, night, weekend and holiday work hours.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PC-based production reporting systems applications.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate's degree or trade school/technical school diploma with a preference in a technical or business discipline.
- Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing or military environment.
- Supervisory experience in the wood products industry.
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and/or Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Production Supervisor for our plywood mill in Madison, GA. The production supervisor is responsible for leading a wood products production team to work free/injury-free/incident in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework.
Our Team
The Madison facility produces building-product panels used in residential and light commercial construction. The site values safety, reliability, and a culture of engagement. Madison is a vibrant small town with strong community ties and easy access to regional resources - an attractive location for employees who appreciate a close-knit community and a manufacturing career.
What You Will Do
- As a Shift Supervisor, you must be open and flexible to work any shift. You will lead a team of 20 to 30 members.
- Supervise/coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in all associated work processes affected EHS, compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs.
- Facilitate team development and growth, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution.
- Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards.
- Monitor product quality and provide direction to crew members to maximize efficiency.
- Assist with troubleshooting and solving production issues.
- Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy and non-climate-controlled areas.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Three (3) or more years of leadership experience.
- Willing and able to work any assigned shift schedule, which may include day, night, weekend and holiday work hours.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PC-based production reporting systems applications.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate's degree or trade school/technical school diploma with a preference in a technical or business discipline.
- Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing or military environment.
- Supervisory experience in the wood products industry.
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and/or Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Translate your credentials into U.S. framing
Chilean production certifications and technical diplomas don't always map cleanly to U.S. job requirements. Get an official credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency before applying so employers can verify your qualifications without guesswork.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Production Supervisor must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to qualify for H-1B1 visa. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Job Zone classification and typical education requirements before targeting employers.
Search for employers using Migrate Mate
Filter by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify manufacturers and operations companies that have successfully filed Labor Condition Applications for supervisory roles before, reducing the risk of approaching employers unfamiliar with the process.
Prioritize employers already enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer with active immigration compliance infrastructure. For H-1B1 Chile hires, this often means faster internal approvals, since HR already understands DOL requirements and LCA posting obligations.
Negotiate offer timing around the LCA filing window
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment. Build at least three weeks of LCA processing time into your start date negotiations so your interview isn't delayed by a certification that isn't yet in hand.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
The H-1B1 Chile visa requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for Production Supervisor in your work location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm compliance before signing an offer letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Supervisor role qualify for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. H-1B1 visa requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A production supervisor role tied to engineering, industrial management, or operations management is more likely to qualify than a general floor supervisor position with no degree requirement.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Production Supervisor jobs?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a dedicated annual cap of 1,400 visas that has never been exhausted. You apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Chile after your employer files a certified LCA with DOL. The H-1B requires a lottery selection, USCIS adjudication, and has far more competition for the same roles.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for supervisory roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history, so you can identify manufacturing and operations employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for production and supervisory roles. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with the visa process rather than those that may hesitate due to unfamiliarity.
What happens if my employer has never sponsored an H-1B1 Chile visa before?
Employers don't need prior H-1B1 visa experience to sponsor you, but they do need to file an LCA with DOL and meet prevailing wage requirements for your location and job title. Many mid-size manufacturers haven't sponsored H-1B1 specifically but have existing immigration counsel and LCA infrastructure from prior H-1B filings, which transfers directly.
Can I transfer my H-1B1 Chile visa to a new employer if I change Production Supervisor jobs?
Yes, but your new employer must file a new LCA and obtain certification from DOL before you begin work. The H-1B1 visa is employer-specific, so you can't simply transfer it. You'll need a new consulate appointment in Chile if your current visa stamp has expired, or your employer may be able to file for a change of employer while you remain in status in the U.S.